The dataset contains year-, month-, state- and gender-wise compiled data on population of India from the year 2011 to 2036. The figures of population given for different years are the projected figures, except for the census year of 2011.

India's population demographics - total population, growth rate, age-wise and state-wise population, languages spoken, and religion.

The share of projected population increase in Uttar Pradesh, India from 2011 until 2036 is expected to grow by nearly 20 percent. By contrast, the estimated population increase in Uttarakhand is expected to be less than one percent during the same time period.

Why project population?
Population projections for a country are becoming increasingly important now than ever before. They are used primarily by government policy makers and planners to better understand and gauge future demand for basic services that predominantly include water, food and energy. In addition, they also support in indicating major movements that may affect economic development and in turn, employment and labour productivity. Consequently, this leads to amending policies in order to better adapt to the needs of society and to various circumstances.

Demographic projections and health interventions Demographic figures serve the foremost purpose of improving health and health related services among the population. Some of the government interventions include antenatal and neonatal care with the aim of reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity rates. In addition, it also focuses on improving immunization coverage across the country. Further, demographic estimates help in better preempting the needs of growing populations, such as the geriatric population within a country.

India is the most populous country in the world with one-sixth of the world's population. According to official estimates in 2022, India's population stood at over 1.42 billion.

This dataset contains the population distribution by state, gender, sex & region.

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In 2022, the union territory of Delhi had the highest urban population density of over 18 thousand persons per square kilometer. While the rural population density was highest in union territory of Puducherry, followed by the state of Bihar.

The projected median age of population in India, at national level, was expected to go up to more than 34 years by 2036 versus almost 25 years in 2011. At state level, Tamil Nadu reflected the highest projected median age with over 40 years in 2036 versus nearly 30 years in 2011.

The projected median age of population of a country is contingent upon several health metrics such as the fertility rate, birth rate, and mortality rate. For instance, if a country or state sees a lower fertility and mortality rate, the geriatric population is expected to increase proportionally.

The dataset contains the State and Year-wise Telephones per 100 population.

Note: 1)Including Public DELs, Pvt. DELs, CMPs and WLL ( Fixed & Limited) 2)Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, NE-II, Uttarakhand, Kolkata and Chennai are included in MP, Bihar, NE- I,UP[E&W],WB and TN respectively.

Total current population for India in 2025 is 1,454,606,724, a 0.89% increase from 2024.

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<li>Total population for India in 2024 was <strong>1,441,719,852</strong>, a <strong>0.25% increase</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Total population for India in 2023 was <strong>1,438,069,596</strong>, a <strong>0.89% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Total population for India in 2022 was <strong>1,425,423,212</strong>, a <strong>0.79% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

The dataset contains Decade and State wise Urban, Rural, Total Population and Decadal Growth Rate

Note: 1. The Population figures exclude population of areas under unlawful occupation of Pakistan and China, where Census could not be taken. 2. In Arunachal Pradesh, the census was conducted for the first time in 1961. 3. Population data of Assam include Union Territory of Mizoram, which was carved out of Assam after the 1971. 4. The 1981 Census could not be held in Assam. Total Population for 1981 has been worked out by Interpolation. 5. The 1991 Census could not be held in Jammu & Kashmir. Total Population for 1991 has been worked out by Interpolation. 6. India and Manipur figures include estimated Population for those of the three sub-divisions viz., Mao Maram,Paomata and Purul of Senapati district of Manipur as census result of 2001 in these three sub-divisions were cancelled due to technical and administrative reasons

India population growth rate for 2023 was 0.81%, a 0.12% increase from 2022.

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<li>India population growth rate for 2022 was <strong>0.68%</strong>, a <strong>0.12% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>India population growth rate for 2021 was <strong>0.80%</strong>, a <strong>0.16% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>India population growth rate for 2020 was <strong>0.96%</strong>, a <strong>0.07% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

India population density for 2021 was 473.42, a 0.8% increase from 2020.

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<li>India population density for 2020 was <strong>469.66</strong>, a <strong>0.96% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
<li>India population density for 2019 was <strong>465.19</strong>, a <strong>1.03% increase</strong> from 2018.</li>
<li>India population density for 2018 was <strong>460.45</strong>, a <strong>1.09% increase</strong> from 2017.</li>
</ul>Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.

The statistic gives the share of aging population in India across selected states and union territories in India in 2011. The regions with the highest share of elderly people were in the state of Kerala, with some 12.6 percent of the population living there were 60 years or older, followed by the state of Goa with 11.2 percent. The share of aging population in the whole country that year was 8.6 percent.

Rural population (% of total population) in India was reported at 63.64 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Rural population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

The statistic shows the total population of India from 2019 to 2029. In 2023, the estimated total population in India amounted to approximately 1.43 billion people.

Total population in India

India currently has the second-largest population in the world and is projected to overtake top-ranking China within forty years. Its residents comprise more than one-seventh of the entire world’s population, and despite a slowly decreasing fertility rate (which still exceeds the replacement rate and keeps the median age of the population relatively low), an increasing life expectancy adds to an expanding population. In comparison with other countries whose populations are decreasing, such as Japan, India has a relatively small share of aged population, which indicates the probability of lower death rates and higher retention of the existing population.

With a land mass of less than half that of the United States and a population almost four times greater, India has recognized potential problems of its growing population. Government attempts to implement family planning programs have achieved varying degrees of success. Initiatives such as sterilization programs in the 1970s have been blamed for creating general antipathy to family planning, but the combined efforts of various family planning and contraception programs have helped halve fertility rates since the 1960s. The population growth rate has correspondingly shrunk as well, but has not yet reached less than one percent growth per year.

As home to thousands of ethnic groups, hundreds of languages, and numerous religions, a cohesive and broadly-supported effort to reduce population growth is difficult to create. Despite that, India is one country to watch in coming years. It is also a growing economic power; among other measures, its GDP per capita was expected to triple between 2003 and 2013 and was listed as the third-ranked country for its share of the global gross domestic product.

This dataset covers both Decennial Population by Census and Population across various districts in India

Census: Population: Mizoram: Female data was reported at 541,867.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 429,464.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Mizoram: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 116,832.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 541,867.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 43,430.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Mizoram: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAB002: Census: Population: by States.

The data shows the year-wise and state or union territory-wise literacy and rural and urban literacy, for male, female, and total literacy, in India according to Census.

Note: 1. Literacy rate is defined as the population of literates in the population aged 7 year and above. 2. The 1991 data (Excluding Jammu & Kashmir)and 2001 data (Excludes figures of Paomata, Mao Maran and Pura sub-divisions of Senapati district of Manipur for 2001) refer to Census of India.

Population, female (% of total population) in India was reported at 48.41 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Census: Population: Odisha: Female data was reported at 20,762,082.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 18,144,090.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Odisha: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 8,090,657.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20,762,082.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 5,244,817.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Odisha: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAB002: Census: Population: by States.

Census: Population: Odisha: Male data was reported at 21,212,136.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 18,660,570.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Odisha: Male data is updated decadal, averaging 8,006,739.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21,212,136.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 5,058,100.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Odisha: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAB002: Census: Population: by States.